All Retail articles – Page 15
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News
Longer contracts and more price flexibility in potatoes
Potato suppliers report progress in customers’ support for growers but this has not prevented a sharp fall in production as growers fight to stay afloat
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Supermarkets ‘slow’ to embrace PCN-resistant potatoes
UK retailers criticised for dragging their heels in the uptake of resistant varieties as growers search for solutions in fight against pallida
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Comment
Extreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
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In search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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Organics event explores secrets of Danish success
EU-backed campaign Made in Nature brings experts together for discussion about the potential for new growth in organic fruit and veg demand
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Co-op sales earn berry crown
British Berry Growers names Co-op ‘UK berry retailer of the year’
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FPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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IPL partners with Hark on energy monitoring
Asda sourcing arm undertakes project with IoT firm to track energy efficiency and asset performance at its production sites
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Milbor’s berry focus pays off
The Polish packing and sorting specialist has the solutions to cater for the evolving needs of the berry business, says chief executive Piotr Milewski
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Retailers back King’s project
Food industry firms have joined forces to support King Charles’ Coronation Food Project to distribute more surplus food to charity
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Comment
It’s time for a more targeted approach to compliance
Compliance consultant Jim Jefcoate makes the case for a more holistic and less burdensome approach to fresh produce certification based on ‘quality culture’
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Fresh Produce India returns to Mumbai
India’s premier fresh produce event is back in person in 2024, taking place on 21 March at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel
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#GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000
Over 75,000 shoppers sign petition urging the ‘Big Six’ supermarkets to treat UK farmers more fairly, yet retail chiefs stay silent
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Florette launches Christmas giveaway
Shoppers given chance to win a share of £25,000 as leading salad brand renames best-selling packs in festive makeover
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Conad opens Italy’s first-ever cashierless supermarket
AI technology used in Tuday Prendi & Go outlet is also poised to achieve breakthrough in Spain’s grocery retail market
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Berry grower retail relations sour
British Berry Growers survey reveals that 80 per cent of growers feel they ’no longer have a partnership’ with UK supermarkets
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Adjudicator urges supplier input on cost price talks
Mark White says ‘golden rules’ must apply in cost price decrease dicussions as well as in CPIs
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British Potato Show returns to Harrogate
Taking place at the Yorkshire Event Centre on 22 and 23 November, the ‘seed to shopping trolley’ event will showcase the latest trends and technology in the sector
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‘Re-shaping M&S’ strategy pays off
M&S half-year results for 26 weeks to 30 September 2023 reveal rise in profits and food sales
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Three new directors for Spar UK
Appointments include new faces running the grocery and fresh departments